2023 Southeast School of Music Young Musicians Competition

We are thrilled to announce the 2023 Southeast School of Music Young Musicians Competition. We are inviting pianists between the ages of 10 to 18 to showcase their talent and passion for classical piano music. This is open to all pianists that wish to compete. We encourage all aspiring young pianists to seize this opportunity to demonstrate their remarkable musical abilities.

Application Deadline

The application deadline is November 5, 2023, at 6:00 PM. We kindly request that all applicants ensure their completed applications are submitted before the specified deadline.

Finalists Announcement

The finalists for the piano competition will be announced on November 15, 2023 on this webpage.

Awards for Top Three Finalists

  • First Place: $1,000
  • Second Place: $500
  • Third Place: $250

Piano Competition Details

  • Round Date will be December 5, 2023
  • The competition will be held at the Hill Auditorium at the Woodruff Arts Center
  • Finalists will be selected based on the YouTube links submitted as a part of their application materials.
  •   The three finalists will be announced On November 5, 2023.
  • During the piano competition, the three finalists will perform for a maximum of 15 minutes each.
  • Our distinguished judges will announce the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners after the performances.

Piano Competition Requirements

You will need to submit three separate YouTube video links in the following order:

  • One prelude and fugue from either Volume 1 or 2 of J.S. Bach’s The Well-Tempered Clavier.
  • The first or last movement of a major classical sonata.
  • One complete work from the Romantic period through the early 20th Century.
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Online Application

To participate in this prestigious competition, please complete the online application form.

Disclaimer: A non-refundable application fee of $40 should be sent via Venmo as a part of the application materials.  If the number of applicants is less than 100, the competition will be canceled.  In the case of a cancellation, your application fee will be returned.  We encourage all talented pianists to participate and help ensure the success of this prestigious event. 

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